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2012-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63, Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63 and others recall: front

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on April 27, 2018. It covers about 9,725 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,725
reported
Apr 27, 2018
owners notified
Aug 30, 2018
related complaints
25

Suspension: front

What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic Coupe and GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, 2015-2016 GL450 4Matic and 2013-2014 GL450 4Matic vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS). In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap.
Risk
The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018070015.

Recall number 18V272000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints about suspension problems.

2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL632014 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL632015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL632016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL632016 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle632017 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gls632012 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML632013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML632014 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML632015 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML632013 Mercedes-Benz GL3502014 Mercedes-Benz GL350

Questions about recall 18V272000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63, Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63 and others front?

Yes. Recall 18V272000, reported on April 27, 2018, covers about 9,725 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V272000?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018070015.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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